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Sir Peter de Havilland

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Channel Islands, Guernsey, Saint Peter Port, GY1 1WW, Guernsey
Death: April 14, 1821 (73)
Guernsey, Channel Islands
Place of Burial: St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands
Immediate Family:

Son of John de Havilland; J H and Mary de Havilland (Dobrée)
Husband of Carterette de Havilland and Emilia de Havilland
Father of Carterette de Havilland; Catherine de Sausmarez; Lt.-Col Thomas Fiott de Havilland; Anne de Havilland; M C H and 1 other
Brother of Martin de Havilland and Mary de Havilland

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About S P H

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:The_Chronicle_de_Havilland
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Fiott-1
https://havilands.org/the-de-havilland-bearings.html


Sir Peter de Havilland was instrumental in bringing the French telegraph system to Guernsey.
He was appointed Knight on 6 March 1817
Held the office of Bailiff of Guernsey.

Tomb inscription:

Sir Peter de Havilland Knight, born 7th November 1747, died 14th April 1821.
Sworn ADVOCAT in 1770, JURAT in 1785,and BAILIFF of Guernsey in 1810.
He filled those Offices with Honor and Fidelity
A consistent CHRISTIAN and a warm Friend, his heart glowed with all the social virtues that adorn private life.
His six children thus record his worth! 1830

Children of Sir Peter de Havilland and Carterette Fiott:
Carterette de Havilland b. 1772, d. 1844
Catherine de Havilland b. 1773, d. 1860
Colonel Thomas Fiott de Havilland b. 1775, d. 23 Feb 1866
Anne de Havilland b. 1778, d. 1847
Major Charles de Havilland b. 1787, d. 23 Nov 1844
Mary de Havilland b. 1789, d. 1854

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S P H's Timeline

1747
October 27, 1747
Channel Islands, Guernsey, Saint Peter Port, GY1 1WW, Guernsey
1772
1772
1774
1774
St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands
1775
April 10, 1775
St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands
1778
1778
1786
September 7, 1786
Guernsey, Channel Islands
1789
1789
Guernsey, Channel Islands
1821
April 14, 1821
Age 73
Guernsey, Channel Islands